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NHTSA ID Number: 10179815

Manufacturer Communication Number: B511219

TSB/Document Date: 2020-09-14


Summary

KIDNEY GRILL ACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULTS: A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated, with one or more of the following faults stored: 138207- Active cooling damper control (AKKS), top: blockage at warm ambient temperature 21B043- Active cooling damper control (AKKS), top: blockage at all ambient temperatures 138222- Active cooling damper control (AKKS), above: positional deviation error detected at warm ambient temperature 138209- Active cooling damper control (AKKS), top: Control deviation at all ambient temperatures 13822B- Active cooling damper control (AKKS), top: Control deviation at all ambient temperatures 21B042- Active cooling damper control (AKKS), below: blockage at all ambient temperatures 138206- Active cooling damper control (AKKS), bottom, blockage at warm ambient temperature 138225-Active air-flap control, bottom: top limit position not detected 138224-Active air-flap control, bottom: bottom limit position not detected Multiple potential issues may be the cause, including: 1. Faulty active air flap(s) (Upper and/or lower) 2. Software error in the DME 3. Debris or blockages from outside influence (non-warranty) 4. Information error memory that does not require a repair 5. For G20 only- Detached lower active air flaps


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Attachment to B51 12 19

July 2020

Attachment to B51 12 19

July 2020

Clips to attach flaps

Attachment to B51 12 19

July 2020

Not correct (Flaps detached)

Correct (Flaps attached)

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